Animal Care Center

Springfield, MO

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Boarding Grooming

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Animal Care Center was established in 1978 by Philip Brown, D.V.M., who you will still see practicing in the office today. We are a full-service veterinary facility providing medical, surgical and dental care as well as boarding and grooming services. We offer rehabilitation therapy and pain control utilizing class IV therapy laser, micro tens unit, and therapy ultrasound. We act as pet advocates in helping owners and pets develop good relationships by striving to educate each client

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Class IV therapy laserMicro tens unitTherapy ultrasound

Services in detail

MedicalSurgicalDental careBoardingGroomingRehabilitation therapyPain control

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Animal Care Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — Animal Care Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does Animal Care Center treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Animal Care Center offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Animal Care Center offer?+

Animal Care Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Animal Care Center established?+

Animal Care Center has served the Springfield, MO community since 1978.

What reviewers say

68% Positive sentiment
based on 496 reviews

The practice offers comprehensive veterinary care, including exotic animal medicine, routine wellness, and surgical services. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough, taking time to explain treatment options clearly and providing attentive follow-up care. While many clients experience a welcoming environment and fair pricing, wait times can be extended, communication issues occasionally arise, and administrative processes such as record transfers and billing require closer attention.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.